Suit for website profile pic?

[mdg137]

Wanted to solicit opinions before posting on my site-- I have a small law firm, a joint venture with 4 other attorneys in Detroit. Largely blue collar clients-- I want to appear solid, without being stodgy... any thoughts?

 

[KObalto]

" Legal advocate for the injured, disabled, and urinated upon"

Sorry, couldn't resist.
You need to upload to Photobucket if you want us to see an image.

 

[arc]

I'd stay clear of the pink gingham shirt, since blue collar guys might find that a bit too foppish. Otherwise looks solid. The lighter gray keeps you from looking too uptight I think.

 

[mdg137]

Fixed

 

[KObalto]

Nice looking suit. Swap out the gingham for another shirt. White, blue, blue with subtle stripe would work fine.

 

[BlackShoes]

I like the throatlatch.

 

[Trompe le Monde]

you think your blue collar detroit citizens will notice any of this? all theyll see is a guy in a suit

 

[LukeM]

Use a royal red tie so that it looks like you graduated from Harvard and have more authority

 

[acridsheep]

Shirt is fine, it's the waistcoat that needs to go.

 

[musicguy]

Think about doing away with the pocket square. No 3 piece suits. Simpler shirts. Maybe get a haircut... at least to clean it up around the ears.

 

[mdg137]

Dont know if its readily apparent from the pic, but the suit is a Fox flannel.

 

[bleachboy]

I think this outfit looks great.

Originally Posted by Trompe le Monde

you think your blue collar detroit citizens will notice any of this? all theyll see is a guy in a suit

I agree.

 

[Kslim]

Smile. And show some teeth.

 

[GBR]

Why have you given us a URL linking to a fine art website when you claim to be a lawyer?

http://www.mdgfineart.com/


Ditch the waistcoat - it looks costume even here let alone to the type of client you deal with. Get rid of the 'throat' piece on the left lapel: It does not belong on a suit unless tweeds for your estate - again hardly likely to appeal to your favoured lower orders.


Then try smiling - it might break the feeling of smug affectation which this photograph has given me thus far - you know that you earn a comfortable living out of them, don't ram it down their throats.

 

[Gus]

If it were up to me I would have you wear a solid light blue shirt. Delete the vest and pocket square. I would go for a slightly softer focus so that there is a bit less detail. It is about image not stark reality.